Football vs Cancer: Neil Razor Ruddock in charity match

Founded in 2009, Football vs Cancer is an organisation dedicated to raising funds to combat cancer.

Their goal is to raise £20,000 at this upcoming event, with the proceeds going towards fundraising charities Anna's Hope, which supports young people and children diagnosed with brain tumours, and In Sue's Name, a charity raising crucial research funds into brain tumours and awareness of the disease's effect.

Additionally, 10 per cent of the funds raised will be donated towards the treatment of Scott Ladley, one of the event's celebrity players, who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia.

Featuring renowned figures from the sporting and entertainment world, the other celebrities participating include Aaron McLean, Craig McKail-Smith, Gaby Zakuani, Colin Hendry, Phil Daniels, Ben Jones, Jodie Bartle, Des Walker, Rob Lamarr, Monty Panesar, Patrick Monahan, and others.

Stagecoach East will provide a celebrity bus to transport the participants to and from their hotel and the football pitch.

Darren Roe, managing director from Stagecoach East, said: "We are committed to playing an active role in the community and are honoured to provide one of our buses for the celebrity players at this event.

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"Stagecoach East firmly believes in supporting charitable initiatives that make a meaningful impact on the community.

"By partnering with Football vs Cancer, we hope to contribute to their noble mission of raising funds and awareness for the fight against cancer.

"We applaud Football vs Cancer for their dedication to this vital cause and wish them every success in achieving their fundraising target."

The match kicks off at 1pm at Peterborough Sports Football Club, and for more information about the event, visit: www.footballvscancer.co.uk/.